39 h. ago 'Politics of envy': Fury as Labour opens the door to an inheritance tax raid on Middle England as ministers fail to deny push to end tax

Dame Diana Johnson, the policing minister, failed to rule out changes to the so-called 'death tax' this autumn amid growing concerns about the state of the public finances.

Politics

55 h. ago Government breaks silence on snap General Election after 680k Brits demand one

After amassing more than 680k signatories in just one week, the Government has finally responded to the ever-growing call for a snap General Election to be held this year

Politics

3 d. ago I made a controversial change to my wardrobe... and now I'll never wear 'normal' shoes comfortably again

They've been called 'ugly', 'odd', but a growing army of converts insist these are the BEST footwear for wide feet

Events

3 d. ago Merz invites Trump to emergency call with EU leaders before Putin summit

Proposal, which would also include Volodymyr Zelenskyy, comes as European calls grow for red lines in Ukraine talksThe German chancellor has invited Donald Trump to join emergency virtual talks with EU leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday, as European demands grow that the US president agree red lines before Friday’s summit in Alaska with Vladimir Putin.Neither Zelenskyy nor European leaders have been invited to Trump’s meeting with the Russian president. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Grenada government and opposition join forces to drop oath of allegiance to King Charles

Move comes amid calls for reparations for slavery and king’s removal as head of state of Caribbean countryThe government and opposition in the Caribbean island of Grenada have joined forces to drop the oath of allegiance to the British crown amid growing calls to remove King Charles as the country’s head of state.A statement from the government announcing the move said that in “a commendable display of national unity” the country’s parliament had agreed bills to amend the country’s constitution. Continue reading...

Politics

6 d. ago Paddy Power's owner predicts 40% profit surge amid calls for gambling tax hike

Calls are growing for Labour to target the "massively under-taxed" betting sector as Paddy Power, one of the industry's biggest players, revealed bumper results

Economics

8 d. ago Laura Loomer says a friend calls her ‘Trump’s Rasputin’ as her surprising influence grows in White House

Right-wing conspiracy theorist, 32, says she told president he has a ‘vetting crisis’ in his administration

Politics

1 week ago The Guardian view on an EU army: leadership and unity remain elusive | Editorial

Calls for a European fighting force grow louder, but decades-old divisions, political hesitancy and reliance on the US persistThe Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, called for the creation of a European army earlier this year, suggesting that, this time, the continent might finally be serious. Defence budgets are rising. Threats are mounting. The US is distracted. Surely now is the moment. Except, of course, it isn’t.For all the political soundbites that rattle sabres with increasing confidence, Europe is probably no closer to fielding a unified military force than it was when the French rejected the European Defence Community in 1954. The problem is not one of capacity. Europe, including the UK, collectively boasts about 1.5m active military personnel, and some of the world’s most successful defence firms. The problem, as ever, is politics. Or more precisely: who leads? Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Lions call up Scotland lock ahead of second Test as squad grows again

Gregor Brown will join the tourists party in Melbourne after featuring for Scotland in Auckland on Friday

Politics

3 w. ago BBC breaks silence on licence fee changes as calls for putting an end to it grow

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC has admitted to the Daily Star that it is actively looking at changes to do with the licence fee, as anger grows across Britain over the forced payments

Politics

3 w. ago Donald Trump 'told Jeffrey Epstein may every day be another wonderful secret' as calls to resign grow

The President has sparked a civil war among his once-loyal supporters who are refusing to accept his claim that a “client list” of the late paedophile does not exist

Politics

3 w. ago 'My scaly skin is constantly peeling and growing, I've been called a monster but I feel unique'

It took Nathalie Richert 13 years to get a diagnosis, as she is one of just 40 people worldwide with the rare condition that causes her skin to grow seven times faster than it should

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last month How much tax do Britain’s billionaires pay? HMRC has no idea, damning report finds

The finding comes amid growing calls for a wealth tax among Labour MPs

Economics

last month Forget the calendar: This method reveals the ideal time to tackle garden pests

Gardeners can use a system called growing degree days to time pest control and planting more effectively

Economics